SEASONAL INTERN - GENERAL LABOR INTERN

Full Job Description

Position Title:	Seasonal Intern – General Labor Intern
Applications accepted from:	Ages 16 - 24
Department:	Houston Airport System, Parks & Recreation, Houston Health, & Houston Police Department
Division:	Various
Reporting Location:	Various
Workdays & Hours:	Various
General description of the intern duties:	Houston Airport System Maintenance/Supply Chain/Warehouse Basic warehousing, to include sorting, picking, inventorying and supervised delivery of goods to all HAS business units. Parks & Recreation Parks Facilities Management and Development - Playgrounds / Day Use Assist Playgrounds / Day Use / Graffiti Section with general labor and maintenance repairs to park amenities. Parks & Recreation Parks Facilities Management and Development Assist Heavy Construction with day-to-day duties that includes removal of dirt, repairing trails, helping with construction related duties. Parks & Recreation Parks Facilities Management and Development - Carpentry Assist the Carpentry Section with general labor duties which include: paintings, park amenity repairs, etc. Parks & Recreation Parks - Facilities Management and Development - Light Construction Assist the light construction section with painting, moving furniture, sidewalk repairs, park amenity repairs. Houston Health Inventory Clerk Receives, unloads, unpacks, shelves, distributes and delivers incoming parts, tools, materials, supplies, equipment, inventory, etc. May assist with moving and loading surplus property. Houston Police Stable Attendant Cleaning horse stalls, filling hay grazers, some grooming of horses and general maintenance barn duties
Intern skill/experience preferred:	Houston Airport System Maintenance/Supply Chain/Warehouse None Parks & Recreation Parks Facilities Management and Development - Playgrounds / Day Use Experience in general labor and construction preferred. Parks & Recreation Parks Facilities Management and Development General labor and construction experience preferred Parks & Recreation Parks Facilities Management and Development - Carpentry General Labor and construction experience preferred. Parks & Recreation Parks - Facilities Management and Development - Light Construction General Labor and construction experience preferred. Houston Health Inventory Clerk Written and verbal communication, proficient with Microsoft, attention to detail. Houston Police Stable Attendant Able to lift 10 lbs, love of animals, positive attitude. Able to work in warm climate.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Thanks for your interest in the City of Houston's Youth Summer Jobs Program, which will run from June 8 – July 31, 2026. Interns will work 32 hours per week and earn $14 per hour. This program provides an excellent opportunity for you to earn and learn by becoming a member of the team that takes care of the residents of the nation’s 4th largest city.

Note - Successful candidates will be required to pass a background check.

You will be given the option to opt into receiving text messages at the time of application. Considered applicants will receive text messages of the next stage of the application and hiring process.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. Some positions require working outside in varied weather conditions, and the ability to use certain tools.

There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Some positions are outdoors and require the ability to function in warm/hot weather conditions.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and basic written instructions. May have a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation. May require a basic knowledge of a particular subject area. (Individuals may be high school students.) Must be 16 years of age or older.

Age Requirement: 16 -24

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
No experience required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

Qualifications

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

Additional Information

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
None.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No

SALARY INFORMATION Pay Grade: 3

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6032.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-6032. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.